Drying ovens for coatings - Safety regulations and enforcement rules Jurisdiction Germany Year 1993 Published in German Original/other title [German] Trockner für Beschichtungsstoffe - VBG und Durchführungsanweisungen Source Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburger Strasse 449, D-W-5000 Köln 41, Germany, 1993. 24p. + 24p. Index. Serial number VBG 24 Descriptors [Primary] Germany (Federal Republic of), drying ovens and plants, explosion protection, explosive atmospheres, organic solvents [Secondary] directive, explosion hazards, explosion-proof construction, mechanical ventilation, safe working methods, safety by design, temperature limiting devices Subject category Industries and occupations Abstract Revised version of the document abstracted under CIS 75-337. The regulations cover drying ovens in which explosive atmospheres may be generated or simply present; they do not apply to mobile infrared appliances, nor to equipment used for drying colours on printing presses for paper or similar materials. Definitions of technical terms are followed by provisions on explosion prevention, mechanical ventilation, heating systems, temperature control and alarm systems. Special provisions cover butterfly valves in drying chambers and continuous drying plant as well as various operational requirements. Additional information and references are given in the rules. CIS No. 93-1066 Database ID 60613